bombardment (Meaning)
bombardment (n)
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays)
an attack by dropping bombs
bombardment (n.)
An attack upon a fortress or fortified town, with shells, hot shot, rockets, etc.; the act of throwing bombs and shot into a town or fortified place.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bombardment
bombardment Sentence Examples
- The city endured relentless bombardment throughout the night, leaving buildings in ruins and streets littered with debris.
- The enemy launched a massive bombardment from their artillery positions, causing widespread panic among the civilian population.
- Despite the heavy bombardment, the fortified bunker remained intact, providing crucial shelter for the troops inside.
- The air raid sirens warned of an imminent bombardment, sending civilians scrambling for cover in underground shelters.
- The naval fleet initiated a devastating bombardment of the enemy's coastal defenses, clearing the way for amphibious landings.
- Survivors emerged from the rubble after the intense bombardment, searching for loved ones amidst the devastation.
- The constant bombardment took a toll on the soldiers' morale, but they remained steadfast in their defense of the strategic outpost.
- Aerial reconnaissance provided valuable intel on enemy positions, guiding the precise bombardment of key targets.
- The ceasefire provided a brief respite from the relentless bombardment, allowing for humanitarian aid to reach the besieged city.
- The bombardment ceased as quickly as it had begun, leaving behind a landscape scarred by the ravages of war.
FAQs About the word bombardment
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written), the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific ta
flurry,barrage, torrent,volley, hail, salvo, blitz, cannonade, fusillade, drumbeat
trickle,drip, drip, trickle, dribble,dribble,
The city endured relentless bombardment throughout the night, leaving buildings in ruins and streets littered with debris.
The enemy launched a massive bombardment from their artillery positions, causing widespread panic among the civilian population.
Despite the heavy bombardment, the fortified bunker remained intact, providing crucial shelter for the troops inside.
The air raid sirens warned of an imminent bombardment, sending civilians scrambling for cover in underground shelters.
